Food Scene
“A bakery & restaurant with amazing caramel rolls! They bake wonderful breads daily and have a good selection of gluten-free items. There is a creative menu for breakfast or lunch. I’ve enjoyed some very tasty sandwiches and delicious soup. Plus did I mention the caramel rolls?? 507-645-9517 http://brickovenbakery.com
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Brick Oven Bakery
158 Water St N“A bakery & restaurant with amazing caramel rolls! They bake wonderful breads daily and have a good selection of gluten-free items. There is a creative menu for breakfast or lunch. I’ve enjoyed some very tasty sandwiches and delicious soup. Plus did I mention the caramel rolls?? 507-645-9517 http://brickovenbakery.com
“This is the closest restaurant to the house--less than a mile. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The varied dinner menu includes sandwiches and flatbreads as well as steaks and seafood entrees. It's been a part of the neighborhood, through many transformations, for decades. You will usually need a reservation on weekends. 507-786-9400 http://olestorerestaurant.com
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Ole Store Restaurant
1011 St Olaf Ave“This is the closest restaurant to the house--less than a mile. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The varied dinner menu includes sandwiches and flatbreads as well as steaks and seafood entrees. It's been a part of the neighborhood, through many transformations, for decades. You will usually need a reservation on weekends. 507-786-9400 http://olestorerestaurant.com
“Restaurant and bar with good food and interesting atmosphere. It is downstairs from the Archer House River Inn and has an historic feel. I really like their chicken stew and whole wheat bread. There is a small outdoor space for dining during warm weather. 507-663-0342
http://tavernofnorthfield.com
Tavern of Northfield Restaurant
212 Division Street South“Restaurant and bar with good food and interesting atmosphere. It is downstairs from the Archer House River Inn and has an historic feel. I really like their chicken stew and whole wheat bread. There is a small outdoor space for dining during warm weather. 507-663-0342
http://tavernofnorthfield.com
“Cupcakes aren't really my thing, but I hear they are great, and they are defiantly beautiful. I can vouch for their bars (lemon, brownies, chocolate caramel, to name a few) They also have great ice cream. A fun stop for those with a sweet tooth.
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Cakewalk
303 Division St S“Cupcakes aren't really my thing, but I hear they are great, and they are defiantly beautiful. I can vouch for their bars (lemon, brownies, chocolate caramel, to name a few) They also have great ice cream. A fun stop for those with a sweet tooth.
“Pizza can be very personal, but this is our favorite in town. Thin crust, tasty toppings. Eat in or delivery. Delivery is usually within 30 min.” 507-663-1248 Sunday-Thursday 5pm-midnight; Fri & Sat 5 pm-1 am
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Basil's Pizza Palace
301 Water St S“Pizza can be very personal, but this is our favorite in town. Thin crust, tasty toppings. Eat in or delivery. Delivery is usually within 30 min.” 507-663-1248 Sunday-Thursday 5pm-midnight; Fri & Sat 5 pm-1 am
Best fast food in town. Hand made burgers, great fries, excellent BLTs, and really good fried chicken .
Quarterback Club Family Restaurant
116 3rd St WBest fast food in town. Hand made burgers, great fries, excellent BLTs, and really good fried chicken .
Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse
319 Division St SCoffee and treats. Casual atmosphere.
Caribou Coffee
400 5th St WCoffee and treats
Delicious baked goods. Open weekends only.
507-645-2984
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Martha's Eats & Treats
236 Railway St NDelicious baked goods. Open weekends only.
507-645-2984
Delicious Indian food. Closest restaurant to Carleton College.
507.645.2462 |
http://www.chapati.us
Chapati
214 Division Street SouthDelicious Indian food. Closest restaurant to Carleton College.
507.645.2462 |
http://www.chapati.us
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery and Store---
The NAG has a shop stock with items from various artists. High quality gifts or something for you!
The gallery has shows that change frequently.
Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division St SArt Gallery and Store---
The NAG has a shop stock with items from various artists. High quality gifts or something for you!
The gallery has shows that change frequently.
The theater/performance space for the Northfield Arts Guild. Check web site for season's shows. http://northfieldartsguild.org
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
411 3rd St WThe theater/performance space for the Northfield Arts Guild. Check web site for season's shows. http://northfieldartsguild.org
One of two excellent liberal arts colleges in Northfield.
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Carleton College
North College StreetOne of two excellent liberal arts colleges in Northfield.
One of two excellent liberal arts colleges in Northfield.-------
On the 3rd floor of Buntrock Commons, the student center at St. Olaf College the Sunday lunch is a well-kept secret. (only served during the regular school uear) The $!3.70 price includes a large salad bar, soup, hot entrees and delicious side dishes. Usually carved prime rib or ham is also available. They create a dessert table that is both beautiful and delicious. Beverages are also included. Really, even if you’re here visiting Carleton, this is worth a visit. Serving time is 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. 507-786-3053.
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St. Olaf College
1520 St Olaf AveOne of two excellent liberal arts colleges in Northfield.-------
On the 3rd floor of Buntrock Commons, the student center at St. Olaf College the Sunday lunch is a well-kept secret. (only served during the regular school uear) The $!3.70 price includes a large salad bar, soup, hot entrees and delicious side dishes. Usually carved prime rib or ham is also available. They create a dessert table that is both beautiful and delicious. Beverages are also included. Really, even if you’re here visiting Carleton, this is worth a visit. Serving time is 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. 507-786-3053.
Shopping
Great nusery with a wide variety of beautiful plants and trees. Seasonal.
Knecht's Nurseries & Landscaping
1601 Minnesota 19Great nusery with a wide variety of beautiful plants and trees. Seasonal.
The Measuring Cup: A Kitchen Collection
320 Division St SKitchen tools and accessories.
Rare Pair Inc
401 Division St SLocal clothing and shoe store.
Monarch Gift Shop
405 Division St SGifts and accessories.
Northfield Yarn
314 Division St SLarge selection of yarn.
The Sketchy Artist
315 Division St SArt supplies, decorative papers and accessories.
TAGG 2
314 Division St SHome accessories, cards, childdren's toys and clothes.
Judy's Floral Design
1951 Division St SDowntown flower store
Content Bookstore
314 Division St SSightseeing
Get the details of the Great Northfield Bank Robbery!
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Northfield Historical Society
408 Division St SGet the details of the Great Northfield Bank Robbery!
Parks & Nature
Wooded walking trail--close to the house. It's about 6 blocks away and the loop through the woods is between .5 &.75 of a mile. Pretty and relaxing walk.
600 Thye Pkwy
600 Thye ParkwayWooded walking trail--close to the house. It's about 6 blocks away and the loop through the woods is between .5 &.75 of a mile. Pretty and relaxing walk.
Only 1 block from our house! This park has a walking trail around the park as well as a small playground with equipment for young children.
John North Park
1151 Wilson CourtOnly 1 block from our house! This park has a walking trail around the park as well as a small playground with equipment for young children.
The Cowling Arboretum---
The "Arb" consists of approximately 880 acres (360 hectares) of land adjacent to the college. It has trails throughout for walking or running in Spring, summer and fall. It is a popular spot for cross-country skiing in the winter.
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Carleton Arboretum Trail
Carleton Arboretum TrailThe Cowling Arboretum---
The "Arb" consists of approximately 880 acres (360 hectares) of land adjacent to the college. It has trails throughout for walking or running in Spring, summer and fall. It is a popular spot for cross-country skiing in the winter.
Essentials
Northfield Hospital - Northfield Hospital & Clinics
2000 North AveLocal hospital
The Y has an indoor track and pool, exercise equipment. plus many fitness classes throughout the day. Reasonable rate for a day pass of only $7.
Northfield Area Family YMCA
1501 Honeylocust DrThe Y has an indoor track and pool, exercise equipment. plus many fitness classes throughout the day. Reasonable rate for a day pass of only $7.
Lovely studio with various level classes throughout the day and evening. Classes seven days a week.
Heartwork Yoga Studio
101 5th St WLovely studio with various level classes throughout the day and evening. Classes seven days a week.
Cub Foods
2423 MN-3Large Grocery store on south side of town.
Family Fare Supermarket
601 Division St SGrocery store in downtown Northfield.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Contented Cow
302 Division St SLive Music and outdoor patio during the summer.
Local distillery with a cocktail room. Really fun place for interesting gin and whiskey cocktails. I thought I hated gin and they made me a pineapple gin drink that was summery and delicious! http://loonliquors.com Thurs.-Fri. 4 pm-midnight Sat. 2 pm-midnight
Loon Liquors
1325 Armstrong RdLocal distillery with a cocktail room. Really fun place for interesting gin and whiskey cocktails. I thought I hated gin and they made me a pineapple gin drink that was summery and delicious! http://loonliquors.com Thurs.-Fri. 4 pm-midnight Sat. 2 pm-midnight